A TEENAGER was set alight by a gang of youths in Sacriston on Wednesday.
The 17-year-old had come out of his home in Highfield at about 1.15pm when four youths punched him, kicked him and, as he lay on the ground, poured a liquid over him. They then set it alight.
The attackers ran off and neighbours got help. He was taken to the University Hospital of North Durham, suffering from second degree burns to his back, shoulders and arms.
Anyone with any information should contact Chester-le-Street CID on (0191) 388 4311 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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